Speaker 1: Every no spoken with clarity is a yes to the
Speaker 1: life you truly deserve, and that is the thought for today.
Speaker 1: Welcome to Seven Good Minutes. I'm Clyde Lee Dennis. Thanks
Speaker 1: for joining me for what I believe will be seven
Speaker 1: of the most enriching minutes of your day. In today's
Speaker 1: episode of Seven Good Minutes, we talk about the power
Speaker 1: of saying no and how to prioritize yourself without guilt enjoy.
Speaker 1: How often do you say yes when every part of
Speaker 1: you is quietly begging to say no. By the end
Speaker 1: of today's episode, you'll understand how the simple act of
Speaker 1: saying no, clearly, kindly, and without guilt can transform your energy,
Speaker 1: your focus, and your overall well being. You'll also learn
Speaker 1: how to start setting boundaries that honor your needs without
Speaker 1: carrying the weight of shame or apology. Let's get something
Speaker 1: straight right away. Saying no isn't rude, it's not selfish,
Speaker 1: it's not a sign that you don't care. Saying no
Speaker 1: is a decision to protect what matters most, your time,
Speaker 1: your peace, and your purpose. And here's the truth. Every
Speaker 1: time you say yes to something that doesn't align with
Speaker 1: who you are or what you value, you are by
Speaker 1: default saying no to something that does. Most of us
Speaker 1: learn early on that being helpful means being available, that
Speaker 1: being kind means always saying yes, that being liked means
Speaker 1: not rocking the boat, and over time those lessons get internalized.
Speaker 1: We feel guilty turning people down. We feel afraid of
Speaker 1: disappointing someone, so we overextend, over commit, and overwhelm ourselves
Speaker 1: trying to meet expectations we never agreed to. But here's
Speaker 1: what mentally strong, emotionally grounded people understand. Your no is
Speaker 1: just as powerful, if not more powerful, then you're yes
Speaker 1: because your no is what creates space for rep for focus,
Speaker 1: for deep work, for the relationships and goals that actually matter.
Speaker 1: When you say yes to everything, you dilute your presence everywhere.
Speaker 1: But when you learn to say no with clarity and kindness,
Speaker 1: your yes becomes more meaningful, more respected. So how do
Speaker 1: you say no without guilt? Start by pausing. You don't
Speaker 1: have to give an answer on the spot. Try something like,
Speaker 1: let me think about it and get back to you.
Speaker 1: That one line gives you room to check in with yourself.
Speaker 1: Ask is this something I want to do? Is it
Speaker 1: aligned with my priorities right now? Am I saying yes
Speaker 1: out of pressure or peace? Then if the answer is no,
Speaker 1: be honest and respectful. You don't need a long explanation,
Speaker 1: just a clear boundary. I appreciate you thinking of me,
Speaker 1: but I'm not able to take that on right now,
Speaker 1: or that's not something I can commit to at the moment.
Speaker 1: Director kind simple, and if guilt tries to creep in,
Speaker 1: remember this. Your worth is not measured by how much
Speaker 1: you do for others at the expense of yourself. You
Speaker 1: can care deeply and still say no. You can love
Speaker 1: people and still protect your peace. Boundaries are not walls.
Speaker 1: They're bridges, built with intention, designed to support mutual respect
Speaker 1: and well being. Every time you say no to what
Speaker 1: drains you, you say yes to what strengthens you, to
Speaker 1: what restores you, to what brings you joy and alignment.
Speaker 1: That's not selfish, that's wise, that's necessary. So today give
Speaker 1: yourself permission to prioritize yourself without guilt. You are not
Speaker 1: responsible for managing everyone else's emotions. You are responsible for
Speaker 1: managing your energy, and your peace is worth protecting. Let
Speaker 1: your no be your power, let your yes be your purpose,
Speaker 1: and let both be shaped by the life you truly
Speaker 1: want to live that doesn't. For today's episode of Seven
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Speaker 1: let's be civil to one another out there. Thanks for listening.